Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.
As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.
Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.
For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call or visit .
Job DescriptionUnder general supervision of the Director of Workforce Funding, this position provides operational and administrative support for Workforce Funding programs, including BFET, WorkFirst, Worker Retraining, Opportunity Grant, Passport, and Early Achievers Grant. The Program Assistant works in collaboration with the primary front-line staff, with primary emphasis on supporting BFET program activities, while also assisting with related Workforce Funding processes, reporting, and student file management.
Aligned with Centralia College's mission- "committed to student success, academic excellence and supporting our community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment"- this role helps increase access to funding resources, removes barriers to student achievement, and supports college-wide strategic goals, including student progression, retention, and equitable educational opportunities
.Work is performed in accordance with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and Centralia College policies and procedures.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesHigh school graduation or equivalent
AND
Two years of full-time clerical experience
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Preferred QualificationsThis is a 40 hours per week, 12-month position. Classified employees are represented by the Washington State Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees.
DEADLINE: The position will close on September 21, 2025. The screening committee will begin their review September 22, 2025.
COMPENSATION
Monthly Salary: Range 39 ($3,495 - $4,542)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.
Background CheckPrior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
EEO StatementCentralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.
It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA , .
The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call .
Jeanne Clery StatementNotice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here , containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call .
Title IX StatementCentralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX .